Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 82) | R$ 28 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 55) | R$ 27 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.60 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 202% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (R$ 9,820) | R$ 3,099 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (R$ 8,347) | R$ 1,821 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (R$ 1,129) | R$ 493 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (R$ 6,720) | R$ 2,082 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (R$ 4,763) | R$ 1,295 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (R$ 774) | R$ 364 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 173) | R$ 79 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (R$ 2,464) | R$ 1,687 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 668) | R$ 468 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 103) | R$ 17 | + 504% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (R$ 537) | R$ 213 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 255) | R$ 194 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 591) | R$ 327 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (R$ 774) | R$ 248 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (R$ 161,441) | R$ 88,098 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (R$ 490) | R$ 224 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 41 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (R$ 389) | R$ 218 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.96 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.10 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 140) | R$ 43 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (R$ 242) | R$ 94 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 156) | R$ 53 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (R$ 742) | R$ 224 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (R$ 381) | R$ 183 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 25 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 3,393) | R$ 3,564 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 1.27 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (R$ 281) | R$ 117 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 361% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 121% more expensive than in Brazil
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